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One of the most beloved British drama series of all time has landed on Netflix. This gripping crime thriller scooped three BAFTA Awards and has been celebrated as one of the finest productions ever to grace our television screens.

Broadchurch is a police drama which opens with the devastating murder of 11 year old Danny Latimer, whose body is discovered at the base of the cliffs. The tragedy shatters the tight-knit Dorset community, forcing DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) to join forces with newcomer Alec Hardy (David Tennant) - despite him having stolen the DI role that was rightfully hers - in a bid to unravel the heartbreaking case.

What follows is a breathtaking tale of betrayal, suspicion and the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a small town. Unlike conventional cop dramas, this show eschews screeching car chases and running through apartment blocks with pistols.

Instead, it delves into the profound flaws we all harbour, the quiet moments of anguish that accompany unimaginable loss and the perilous nature of public opinion.

Writing for the Express, Spare Time reporter Vita Molyneux said: "It has one of the best twists I have ever seen - and I watch a lot of television. The series is truly an unforgettable experience, and the performances are phenomenal.

"There's not a single weak spot in the cast, and even though it is now more than 10 years old, it is still as gripping as the first time I watched it."

And Vita is far from alone in her admiration. Broadchurch holds an impressive 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside an 8.3 out of 10 on IMDB.

One viewer wrote on IMDB: "This is 'Shakespeare writes a detective story'. It was beautifully done. In no way has he [writer Chris Chibnall] broken the cardinal rule of show, don't tell. Nor has he made the horrible mistake of creating any perfect character. All of them, from youngest to oldest, are wonderfully imperfect human beings."

Another said: "The locations are gorgeous and so atmospheric, and the series is beautifully photographed, fluid and brooding. The music is both haunting and tragic.

"Standing out also is the writing. It's rare to find on television recently to have a series so intelligently written and be so layered and meaty. While the pacing is deliberate in places, a lot happens to keep one gripped and ensure that the tension and mystery never slips."